Grow, Proclaim, Serve! helps your church plan ahead and know what

Bible stories you’re learning at any time. The following scope and sequence

provides a one-year nurturing faith experiencefor babies and toddlers.

Part 1ALL ABOUT INFANTS

THE AGES AND STAGES OF BABIES AND WODDLERS

Part 3 Nurture and TeachCURRICULUM INCLUDES EVERYTHING

Part 2 The NurserySETTING UP THE CHURCH NURSERY

THE SECURE AND SAFE NURSERY

THE NURSERY DAY

LEARNING THROUGH THE SENSES

YOU CAN DO IT!

LEAPS OF FAITH

Caring For Infants

TEACHING THE FAITH

Also contains numerous sample forms and letters including Sign-In Sheets, Child Information Sheets, Injury ReportForms, Daily Information Sheets, Nursery Welcome Letters, and Monthly Parent Messages

TEACHING THE FAITH FROM THE ROCKING CHAIR

TEACHING THE FAITH FROM THE CHANGING AREA

TEACHING THE FAITH FROM THE EATING AREA

TEACHING THE FAITH FROM THE NAPPING AREA

Teaching the Faith From. . .Part 1

TEACHING THE FAITH FROM THE PLAY AREA

“A child is born to us.” (Isaiah 9:6, CEB)

“Whoever welcomes one of these children in my name welcomes me.” (Mark 9:37, CEB)

“The child grew up, becoming strong in character.” (Luke 1:80, CEB)

“Happy are people who make peace, because they will be called God’s children.” (Matthew 5:9, CEB)

Five Bible Verses to Repeat in Each AreaPart 2

“You are the LORD’s children.” (Deuteronomy 14:1, CEB)

Winter 2014–15

September Creation

Fall 2014Bible Story: Genesis 1:1-25

Leap of Faith: I am part of God’s creation.

Bible Verse: The earth is full of your creations! (Psalm 104:24, CEB)

Grow, Proclaim, Serve! helps your church plan ahead and know what Bible stories

you’re learning at any time. The following scope and sequence outlines a year long opportunity to learn Bible verses through movement, songs, art activities, and more.

March Palm Sunday

Spring 2015Bible Story: John 12:12-19

Leap of Faith: God is with me in difficult times.

Bible Verse: My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. (Psalm 121:2, CEB)

May PentecostBible Story: Acts 2:1-41

April EasterBible Story: John 20:1-18

Bible Verse: But these things are written so that you will believe that Jesus is the Christ, God’s Son. (John 20:31, CEB)

Leap of Faith: Jesus is with me now and always.

Bible Verse: I am filled with power, with the spirit of the Lord.(Micah 3:8, CEB)

Leap of Faith: The Holy Spirit is always with me.

June Caretakers of God’s CreationBible Story: Genesis 2:15-20

Leap of Faith: I can care for God’s creations.

Bible Verse: You’ve let them rule over your handiwork, putting everything under their feet. (Psalm 8:6, CEB)

August 1 Corinthians 13Bible Story: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

July David the MusicianBible Story: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Bible Verse: Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young. (1 Timothy 4:12, CEB)

Leap of Faith: I can teach others about God.

Bible Verse: Your word is a lamp before my feet and a light for my journey. (Psalm 119:105, CEB)

Leap of Faith: I can learn and share God’s word.

Summer 2015December The Birth of JesusBible Story: Luke 2:1-20

Leap of Faith: The birth of Jesus shows God’s hope for the world.

Bible Verse: And they will call him, Emmanuel. (Matthew 1:23, CEB)

February Feeding 5,000Bible Story: John 6:1-14

January The Ten LepersBible Story: Luke 17:11-19

Bible Verse: God has sent his only Son into the world so that we can live through him. (1 John 4:9, CEB)

Leap of Faith: Jesus shows me God’s love.

Bible Verse: Jesus replied, “My Father is still working, and I am working too.” (John 5:17, CEB)

Leap of Faith: Jesus shows me God’s power in the world.

October Isaac Is BornBible Story: Genesis 15:1-6; 18:1-15

Leap of Faith: I am part of God’s people.

Bible Verse: Know that the Lord is God—he made us; we belong to him. (Psalm 100:3, CEB)

November Joseph Saves the DayBible Story: Genesis 41:1-57

Leap of Faith: I am part of God’s plan for the future.

Bible Verse: I know the plans I have in mind for you, declares the Lord. (Jeremiah 29:11, CEB)

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Unit 2 Beginning of God’s People

I am part of God’s people.

Fall 2014

Session 5: ABRAHAM AND SARAH Genesis 12:1-9

Session 7: TWIN BROTHERS Genesis 25:19-34

Session 6: ISAAC IS BORN Genesis 15:1-6; 18:1-15; 21:1-7

Session 8: JACOB’S LADDER Genesis 27–28

Session 9: JOSEPH AND HIS BROTHERS Genesis 37

Unit 1 In the BeginningPsalm 104:24Lord, you have done so many things! You made them all so wisely! The earth is full of your creations!

I am part of God’s creation.

Session 1: CREATION Genesis 1:1-25

Session 3: NOAH Genesis 6:5–8:22; 9:8-17

Session 2: IN GOD’S IMAGE Genesis 1:26–2:4

Session 4: A TIME FOR EVERYTHING Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Unit 1 Hope Is BornMatthew 1:23 And they will call him, Emmanuel.

Unit 2 Touched by Jesus1 John 4:9This is how the love of God is revealed to us: God has sent his only Son into the world so that we can live through him.

The birth of Jesus shows God’s hope for the world.

Session 1: MARY AND JOSEPH Luke 1:26-47; Matthew 1:18-25

Session 5: JAIRUS’S DAUGHTER Mark 5:21-24, 35-43

Session 3: THE BIRTH OF JESUS Luke 2:1-20

Session 7: THE TEN LEPERS Luke 17:11-19

Session 2: MARY AND ELIZABETH Luke 1:39-45

Session 6: THE WOMAN AT THE WELL John 4:1-42

Session 4: THE WISE MEN Matthew 2:1-12

Session 8: MARY AND MARTHA Luke 10:38-42

Unit 3 MiraclesJohn 5:17 Jesus replied, “My Father is still working, and I am working too.”

Jesus shows me God’s power in the world.

Session 10: JESUS WALKS ON WATER Matthew 14:22-43

Session 9: THE WEDDING AT CANA John 2:1-12

Session 12: THE MAN BESIDE THE POOL John 5:1-17

Session 11: FEEDING 5000 John 6:1-14

WINTER 2014–15

Session 11: JOSEPH SAVES THE DAY Genesis 41

Session 12: REUNITED (THANKSGIVING) Genesis 42–46

Session 13: A SAVIOR IS COMING (MICAH) Micah 5:2-5

Session 10: JOSEPH IN EGYPT Genesis 39–40

Jeremiah 29:11I know the plans I have in mind for you, declares the Lord.

With Grow, Proclaim, Serve! your children will come to know the wonders of God’s love

with lessons that cover the Bible over a three-year period. This chart details the

Bible stories covered in year three. Ages 3–10

Psalm 100:3Know that the Lord is God—he made us; we belong to him. We are his people, the sheep of his own pasture.

Unit 3 Hope for God’s People

I am part of God’s plan for the future.

Spring 2015Unit 1 Preparing for EasterPsalm 121:2My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.

Unit 2 Easter and BeyondJohn 20:31But these things are written so that you will believe that Jesus is the Christ, God’s Son, and that believing, you will have life in his name.

God is with me in difficult times.

Jesus is with me now and always.

Session 1: MARY ANOINTS JESUS John 12:1-8

Session 6: EASTER John 20:1-18

Session 3: THE LAST SUPPER Luke 22:7-23

Session 8: BREAKFAST ON THE BEACH John 21:1-19

Session 2: THE WIDOW’S OFFERING Mark 12:41-44

Session 7: THOMAS John 20:24-31

Session 4: THE GARDEN Mark 14:32-42

Session 9: THE GREAT COMMISSION Matthew 28:16-20

Session 5: PALM SUNDAY John 12:12-19

Unit 3 In the SpiritMicah 3:8 But me! I am filled with power, with the spirit of the Lord.

The Holy Spirit is always with me.

Session 10: GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Session 12: SEVEN IN THE SPIRIT (DEACONS) Acts: 6:1-7

Session 11: FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT Galatians 5:22-25

Session 13: PENTECOST Acts 2:1-41

Session 14: PHILIP AND THE ETHIOPIAN Acts 8:26-40

Unit 2 Never Too Young1 Timothy 4:12Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young.

I can teach others about God.

Session 5: DAVID THE MUSICIAN 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Session 7: JEREMIAH Jeremiah 1:1-10

Session 6: NAMAAN’S SERVANT 2 Kings 5:1-19

Session 8: TIMOTHY 2 Timothy 3:14-15

Unit 1 CaretakersPsalm 8:6You’ve let them rule over your handiwork, putting everything under their feet.

I can care for God’s creations.

Session 1: OF GOD’S CREATION Genesis 2:15-20

Session 3: OF OUR SELVES 1 Corinthians 3:16

Session 2: OF OUR RESOURCES Acts 6:1-7; 2 Corinthians 8:1–9:15

Session 4: OF OTHERS Matthew 25:31-46

Unit 3 Favorite Bible Passages Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp before my feet and a light for my journey.

I can learn and share God’s Word.

Session 9: THE SHEMA Deuteronomy 6:4-8

Session 11: JOHN 3:16 John 3:16

Session 10: PSALM 23 Psalm 23:1-6

Session 12: THE NEW COMMANDMENT John 13:34

Session 13: 1 CORINTHIANS 13 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Summer 2015

Babies & Woddlers, Toddlers & Twos, and Tweens follow different scope

and sequences. Details are available at

GrowProclaimServe.com

Grow your faith by leaps and bounds

WINTER 2014–15

Grow, Proclaim, Serve! helps your church plan ahead and know what Bible stories you’re

learning at any time. The following scope and sequence provides a one-year

Bible survey for tweens ages 11–12.

Unit 1 the Bible Is About. . .

Fall 2014Session 1: RIGHT RELATIONSHIPS (Adam and Eve)

Session 3: GOD’S COMPASSION (Hagar and Ishmael Leave)

Session 2: HELPING OTHERS (Abram Rescues Lot)

Session 4: WORSHIPPING GOD (Jacob Worships God)

Unit 3 the Bible Is About. . .Session 9: GOD’S SPIRIT (Saul Delivers the People)

Unit 2 the Bible Is About. . .Session 5: USING OUR TALENTS (Joseph Serves Pharaoh)

Session 6: GOD’S JUSTICE (God Reassures Moses)

Session 7: CALLING (Joshua Is Commissioned)

Session 8: TRUSTING GOD (Samuel Leads)

Session 10: AVOIDING JEALOUSY (Saul’s Jealousy of David)

Session 11: PRAISING GOD (Solomon Builds the Temple)

Unit 3 the church Is About. . .Session 10: SERVING OTHERS (Peter and John Heal)

Unit 1 Lent Is About. . .

Spring 2015Session 1: SEEING GOD’S WORK (Jesus at the Temple)

Session 3: KNOWING JESUS (The Disciples Debate)

Session 2: SHARING COMMUNION (The Last Supper)

Session 4: SUFFERING (Jesus’ Betrayal, Arrest, and Trial)

Session 5: DEATH (Jesus’ Death)

Unit 2 Easter Is About. . .Session 6: RESURRECTION (Jesus’ Resurrection)

Session 7: ENCOUNTERING JESUS (Jesus Appears to the Disciples)

Session 8: TRUST (The Ascension)

Session 9: THE HOLY SPIRIT (Pentecost)

Session 11: TRUSTING GOD (The Apostles Before the Council)

Session 12: AUTHENTIC DISCIPLESHIP (Philip, Peter, and John in Samaria)

Unit 1 Paul’s Surprising Journey to. . .Session 1: CONVERSION (Paul Encounters the Risen Jesus)

Session 3: SERVING (Paul Heals in Lystra)

Session 2: PROCLAIMING (Paul and Barnabas Sent Out)

Session 4: COMPANIONSHIP (Paul, Barnabas, and Timothy)

Unit 3 Another One Bites the Dust. . .Session 9: DELIVERANCE (Ehud and Eglon)

Unit 2 the Sermon on the Mount Is About. . .Session 5: PEACE AND LOVE (Jesus on How to Treat Others)

Session 6: PRAYER (The Lord’s Prayer)

Session 7: GOD’S COMMUNITY (Jesus on the Values of the Kingdom)

Session 8: GRACE (Jesus on Not Judging and the Golden Rule)

Session 10: GOD’S PRESENCE (Eli)

Session 11: MOURNING (Saul and Jonathan)

Session 13: WELCOMING ALL (Peter Before the Jerusalem Church)

Session 12: FAITHFULNESS (Jehu, Joram, and Jezebel)

Summer 2015Unit 1 Christmas Is About. . .Session 1: GOD’S PRESENCE (Elizabeth and Zechariah)

Session 3: GOD’S FAITHFULNESS (Jesus Is Born)

Session 2: GOD’S PROMISE (Mary and Joseph)

Session 4: WORSHIPPING (The Magi)

Unit 3 Discipleship Is About. . .Session 9: FAITHFUL LIVING (Jesus and the Pharisees)

Unit 2 the Gospels Tell Us About. . .

Session 6: CALLING (Jesus Calls the Twelve)

Session 7: HEALING (Jesus Heals Two People)

Session 8: TRUST (Jesus Walks on Water)

Session 10: WORKING TOGETHER (Recognize Your Allies)

Session 11: SERVING OTHERS (Mary Anoints Jesus’ Feet)

Session 12: PRAISING (Palm Sunday)

Session 12: LIVING FAITHFULLY (Josiah Rules Judah)

Session 13: GOD’S PEACE (Micah on a Peaceable World)

Session 5: BAPTISM (The Baptism of Jesus)

Session 14: MIRACULOUS ACTS (Herod Imprisons Peter)

Session 13: INTEGRITY (Esther, Mordecai, and Haman)